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September 21, 2014
Feeding the Family, Feeding Resentment
Has home cooking been overly glorified, guilt-tripping harried parents, particularly mothers, who have too much to do already?
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February 20, 2014
Life After Gluten
For people who don't suffer from celiac disease, is the gluten-free diet a fad or an innovative way to approach eating?
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October 14, 2013
Is France Becoming Too American?
The nation that brought us the baguette is now counting carbs. Are the French losing their je ne sais quoi?
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September 10, 2013
Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?
More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
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September 10, 2012
Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in …
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April 17, 2012
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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April 15, 2012
Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well?
Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons.
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February 21, 2012
The Farm Bill, Beyond the Farm
In this sprawling legislation, what is missing that should be added? What is in the bill but should be eliminated?
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December 14, 2011
Putting the ‘Bake’ in Bake Sale
If store-bought donations at the school fund-raiser are so wrong, what's the solution?
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September 27, 2011
Expand the Use of Food Stamps?
Should restrictions on using the benefits at fast food restaurants be loosened?
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August 17, 2011
Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?
If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
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July 24, 2011
Should You Trust Calorie Counts?
Is there a better way than calorie counts to raise awareness about nutrition, or should the government stop worrying about what people …
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February 15, 2011
Is the World Producing Enough Food?
Food prices are zooming again for reasons besides bad weather, climate change and global growth.
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January 23, 2011
Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?
How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
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August 24, 2010
Why Eggs Became a Hazard
The reasons the American food safety system has not been able to eliminate the threat of salmonella.
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May 16, 2010
The Squishy Science of Food Allergies
Why do more people seem to suffer more allergic reactions than in the past?
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April 19, 2010
Making It Easier to Eat Local Food
Should the federal government aid the production and delivery networks for local food?
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March 25, 2010
Better Ways to Help the Public Lose Weight
How can anti-obesity campaigns promote health without discriminating against overweight people?
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February 5, 2010
Do We Need to Know What’s in Junk Food?
Perhaps warning labels would be better than calorie counts on snack foods.
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January 14, 2010
Big Brother and the Salt Shaker
Should government try to monitor and modify how we eat?
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December 7, 2009
Food Stamps: The Economics of Eating Well
Should federal aid to the poor be tied to promoting better nutrition?
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October 26, 2009
Can Biotech Food Cure World Hunger?
What will drive the next Green Revolution?
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June 9, 2009
The Seafood Eater’s Latest Conundrum
Should consumers avoid eating fish unless they know where it came from?
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May 16, 2009
Food Prices: Myths vs. Reality
What's behind the sudden spike in wholesale food prices?
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May 15, 2009
Food Safety for People Who Don’t Cook
Why consumers should not assume that processed convenience foods are safe.
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March 20, 2009
Food, Glorious Food Myths
What are some common misconceptions about what and how we eat?
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February 25, 2009
Toilet Paper and Other Moral Choices
Apart from the choice of toilet paper, what are the simplest changes that Americans can adopt that would make an environmental difference?
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